J--INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE- BAMBI BUCKET

The Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Hood, Texas, plans to award a sole source purchase order to SEI International Sales, Inc., located in Barbados, for repair labor services involving the bambi bucket model BBTHL7600, serial number T4565. The work includes repairing specific parts such as the BB973T Shell, BB686 M-Strap HL7600 Straight, and BB688 M-Strap HL9800 Straight. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339999, which pertains to miscellaneous manufacturing, and the size standard for small business is set at 500 employees. While this notice communicates the intent to award without competition, all interested and capable sources are encouraged to submit quotations by September 9th, 2011, although the Government reserves the discretion to proceed without competition. This contract activity is managed within the Department of Defense under the office identified as W6QM Micc-fdo Ft Hood. The action is related specifically to repair labor for firefighting equipment, which is critical for mission support in the area. For inquiries or response submissions, interested parties can contact the Contract Specialist Tamara Johnson-Trigg by phone or email. This effort ensures that necessary maintenance is conducted promptly to maintain the operational readiness of firefighting assets at Fort Hood.